US Bridges

KY-259 over Hardins Creek

Fair

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · .65 MI N of N-Jct US 60 · Structure no. 014B00021N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,918
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-259 over Hardins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-259 over Hardins Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,918 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,918 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-259
CrossesHardins Creek
Location.65 MI N of N-Jct US 60
RouteState Highway 259
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79056, -86.46694
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,918 (2023)
Projected traffic1,918 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-259 over Hardins Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-259 over Hardins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-259 over Hardins Creek carry?

About 1,918 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-259 over Hardins Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-259 over Hardins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.